Last Updated: March 19, 2025
Our Commitment
Mission Graduates is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance Status
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.
Mission Graduates strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA. This means that we aim to make our website accessible to people with a wide range of disabilities, including:
- Blindness and low vision
- Deafness and hearing loss
- Limited movement
- Speech disabilities
- Photosensitivity
- Combinations of these and other disabilities
Measures Taken
We have taken the following measures to ensure accessibility:
- Include accessibility as part of our mission
- Provide clear navigation and semantic structure
- Ensure proper color contrast for text content
- Provide alternative text for images
- Ensure keyboard navigation for all interactive elements
- Use responsive design to accommodate different screen sizes and orientations
- Strive to use clear, simple language wherever possible
- Test our website with assistive technology
Ongoing Improvements
Mission Graduates is committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. We regularly review our website and content to identify and address accessibility issues.
Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
- Alternative text for images: Images on our website include alternative text that describes the image for screen reader users.
- Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements on our website can be accessed using a keyboard.
- Text resizing: Text can be resized up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
- Color contrast: We ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors.
- Descriptive links: Link text is descriptive to help users understand where links will take them.
- Consistent navigation: Navigation is consistent throughout the website.
- Form labels: All form fields have associated labels.
Compatibility with Browsers and Assistive Technology
Our website aims to be compatible with the following assistive technologies:
- Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
- Speech recognition software
- Screen magnifiers
- Alternative input devices (such as switch controls and eye-tracking systems)
Known Limitations
While we strive for WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, there may be some content or functionality with accessibility limitations. We are actively working to identify and address these issues.
Feedback
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the Mission Graduates website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:
Phone: (415) 864-5205
Email: info@missiongraduates.org
We aim to respond to feedback within 5 business days.
Assessment Methods
Mission Graduates assesses the accessibility of our website through:
- Internal reviews
- User feedback
- Automated testing tools
- Manual testing
Additional Resources
For more information about web accessibility, please visit:
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains current with the latest accessibility standards and best practices.
Mission Graduates
3040 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 864-5205
info@missiongraduates.org